Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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The role of northbound APIs in an SDN environment
Northbound APIs on SDN controllers enable applications and orchestration systems to program the network and request services from it.11 Mar 2013
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Cloud stack comparison shopping for your private cloud build
Will it be OpenStack, CloudStack, Eucalyptus or another option? Save yourself from costly mistakes by choosing the right cloud software up front.18 Feb 2013
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Veeam moves VM backups to the cloud
Veeam Software is the latest on-premises backup software vendor to embrace the cloud, using it to copy VM backups already on disk.14 Feb 2013
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Making a hybrid cloud model a reality in enterprise IT
Talk about the emergence of hybrid cloud is real, but with few enterprises actually building hybrid clouds is the myth greater than reality?13 Feb 2013
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CloudCast Weekly: Cloud consulting services, check-in with OpenStack
In this week-in-review podcast, our site editors discuss the trend of providers offering cloud consulting services, plus the news around OpenStack.12 Feb 2013
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OpenStack Foundation head reflects on OpenStack cloud and 2013 outlook
OpenStack Chairman Alan Clark outlines his expectations for the progress of OpenStack cloud deployments in 2013 in the second half of this Q&A.07 Feb 2013
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Q&A: Best of OpenStack Folsom, a 2012 recap, and what's coming in Grizzly
In this Q&A, the OpenStack Foundation's chairman highlights features of the Folsom release, recaps the project's 2012 progress and previews Grizzly.07 Feb 2013
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Dell cloud strategy could benefit from going private, partners say
As Dell changes its tune on cloud computing once again, some partners say going private could actually help the company regain focus.31 Jan 2013
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Dell weaves a tangled web with vCloud, OpenStack
Dell's latest cloud computing strategy hinges on OpenStack, and it may be Dell's last chance to gain a significant foothold in the market.31 Jan 2013
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Ready for a vSphere 5.1 upgrade? Depends on your current version
Not all virtual infrastructures are created equal, and not everyone should invest the time and effort into a VMware vSphere 5.1 upgrade.28 Jan 2013
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OpenStack Quantum gives cloud providers new level of network agility
In this primer, cloud providers can find out how OpenStack Quantum enables an open approach to cloud networking.25 Jan 2013
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Differentiate your cloud hosting services without causing lock-in
Read these four tips to learn how providers can differentiate their cloud hosting services while still curbing customers' fear of cloud lock-in.24 Jan 2013
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A 'big data' veteran talks fundamentals of big data infrastructure
No stranger to 'big data' projects, Biogen Idec's Martin Leach talks strategy with SearchCIO.com on building a big data infrastructure.23 Jan 2013
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Understanding open source cloud infrastructure security
Cloud security expert Ed Moyle discusses the pros and cons of an open source cloud, as well as running an open source cloud security infrastructure.18 Jan 2013
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Rackspace CTO discusses cloud trends, reveals 2013 cloud automation plans
Rackspace CTO predicts major IT skill changes due to cloud trends in 2013 and offers a glimpse into upcoming cloud automation tools.21 Dec 2012
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Top five cloud computing news stories in 2012
With increased cloud adoption in 2012, the cloud news scene was hot. Stories about new roles in enterprise IT, vendor plans and BYOD topped our list.20 Dec 2012
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Two hours in the cloud: The year's best cloud computing Q&As
This year's best cloud computing Q&As give insights into data security, open source and the morphing role of IT admins in the face of cloud adoption.19 Dec 2012
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Big data analytics, CloudStack top hot cloud computing trends in 2013
As cloud vendors look to entice enterprise IT, 2013's cloud computing trends center on BYOD policy, big data analytics and debates around standards.19 Dec 2012
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The role of software-defined networks in cloud computing
Software-defined networking can be difficult to define. Understanding SDN models is key for enterprises trying to properly position cloud services.13 Dec 2012
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Top 10 news stories of 2012: CloudStack vs. OpenStack and more
Check out our review of the top news stories of 2012, including the CloudStack vs. OpenStack shake-up with Citrix, cloud DR issues at Amazon and more.05 Dec 2012